All does not appear well in the political camp of the opposition
parties in Delta State as thousands of grass root mobilizers, ward and unit
officers of the parties have declared their support for the candidature of the
PDP standard bearer, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. The Labour Party and APC party men
and their supporters, who came together, made their position known on Tuesday
when they paid a surprise visit to the PDP governorship candidate during his
campaign in Eku and other places in Delta Central Senatorial district.
The leader of the groups explained that their decision to back Senator
Okowa for the governorship seat was born out of an urgent need to align with
the winning team. He said the groups are made up of people who feel neglected
and abandoned after carrying the burden of building the political structure of
the then All Progressive Congress and Labour Party in Delta State.
They noted that since their candidates emerged, they have been
completely side-lined in the decision making and the activities of the parties.
They complained that Ogboru and Otega came with their people from Lagos and did
not regard the grassroots politicians who have toiled in the State.
They stressed that they have been begged to remain calm but said
their final decision after series of meetings and consultations is to come
under the umbrella of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) whom they are sure
will definitely win on Saturday, April 11.
Receiving the group leaders and their supporters, the Peoples’
Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Delta State, Senator Okowa
thanked them for taking the right decision to key behind the Senator
Okowa/Otuaro governorship team. Senator Okowa said he was excited to welcome
them to the fold and emphasized that the PDP is a big family for all Delta
people. He assured that their hopes and aspirations will be met in
his government.
“Your coming to the PDP today is inspired by God and it is a sign
that this State is on a pathway to unprecedented unity. I warmly
receive you with much love and appreciate your courage to take this step. I can
assure you that this will be the final bus stop for all of you because we have
outlined very sound blueprints that will guarantee jobs for our youthful
population. You will be proud of your decision today and the stand which you
have taken. Our party is committed to sustainable development and we will
deliver on our promises”. Okowa enthused.
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